ConCarb

The ConCarb imaging system is the most accurate and reproducible method available, offering the greatest amount of information about carbon black dispersion. Agglomerate size and frequency can significantly affect treadwear, hysteresis, and dynamic properties. Carbon black dispersion is difficult and tedious to measure by the traditional optical point count methods. The ConCarb system measures volume percent dispersed carbon black and accurately determines agglomerate size distribution.

The ConCarb imaging system analyzes a specimen embedded in molten sulfur and accurately determines agglomerate size distribution in high resolution images from a reflected light microscope. This system can also be utilized to measure microcellular sponge and foam pore diameter and distribution. Images are captured and displayed using specially selected high resolution computer video components. Data and images are sent to a color printer for presentation and analysis of results. This imaging system is an excellent research tool used to solve real world mixing problems.